Sergeant - Front Gate (#017733) BRR Security Front Gate, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking qualified security personnel to supervise and coordinate security operations at the Broad River Complex. The role requires ensuring authorized access, directing subordinates, and enforcing safety and sanitation standards.

Successful candidates will complete an eight-week SCDC Basic Training program on hire, hold a high school diploma (or higher), and may substitute a bachelor’s degree for part of the experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.
• Certification by the SCDC training academy and completion of the basic supervisory course within six months of entry.

Responsibilities

• Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic entering or exiting the Broad River Complex.
• Provide security and monitor areas within and adjacent to institutional grounds per policies.
• Assign duties to subordinates and monitor security and safety within the complex, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
• Conduct sanitation, safety, and security inspections and correct deficiencies.
• Supervise visitors and ensure only authorized personnel are admitted.
• Provide escorts for emergency personnel and special groups; monitor inmate movement.
• Evaluate officers' performance and provide training accordingly.
• Ensure subordinates maintain required training and certifications; arrange additional training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director of Security or designee.

Skills

Supervision

Staff management

Policy compliance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (may substitute for experience)

Job description

• Under direct supervision, provides control of pedestrian and vehicle traffic entering or exiting the Broad River Complex.

• Provides security and monitors areas within the complex and adjacent to institutional/divisional grounds in accordance with current policies and procedures.

• Assign duties to subordinate officers and monitors security and safety within the complex, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

• Conducts sanitation, safety, and security inspections and corrects or reports deficiencies.

• Supervises and verifies scheduled visitors and functions to ensure only authorized personnel are permitted entry.

• Ensures escorts are provided for emergency personnel and special groups or functions and monitors inmate movement.

• Evaluates officer's performance and instructs and counsels officers on required performance standards.

• Ensure subordinates maintain required training and certifications and receive additional training as needed.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Division Director of Security or designee.

Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and eighteen (18) months experience in correctional, security, military, or police work.

• A degree in criminal justice or a related degree may substitute for 1/2 of required experience.

• Must be certified by the SCDC training academy and successfully complete the basic supervisory course within six (6) months of entry into the position.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committedto providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.